IBA February 18th Career Fair

Indiana television and radio stations employ more than 48,000 Hoosiers and stations across the state have the opportunity to help launch careers of a new generation of broadcasters.

Date, Time, and Location

The Indiana Broadcasters Association is hosting its annual Spring Career Fair on Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 502 East Event Centre – 502 E Carmel Dr, Carmel, IN 46032.

NEW

For the first time, the IBA is offering a unique opportunity for students and job seekers to hear from some of the best broadcasters in the state and learn about how they broke into the industry during a panel discussion before the career fair. The panel will begin at 10 a.m. and will include the opportunity for attendees to asks the panelists questions.

Receive EEO Credit

EEO credit is available for participating stations which must have at least one representative in attendance who has hiring responsibilities.

Prior to the Fair, EEO rules state that stations must demonstrate broad outreach of the program they are participating in such as airing PSA’s prior to the event and promoting it in other ways while on the air. You must have the PSA on air from noon on January 18, 2017 to noon on February 17, 2017. TV stations are allowed to use the radio scripts found here to create their own spots.

You should consult with your communications legal counsel with any questions on fulfilling your EEO credits. Please submit to the copies of the stations affidavits concerning airing Career Fair promotion to the IBA. The IBA will present all participants with a Certificate of Participation that you may place in your EEO records as well as any other relevant materials such as PSA’s, affidavits, and promotional letters.

Station Registration

The deadline to secure a table is Friday, February 10, 2017. Registration will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to 317-770-0972.

No registration is required for students. Student can simply show up, but should bring plenty of printed copies of their resume or provide it on a USB/Thumb Drive. Professional attire is encouraged.

For More Information
Please email [email protected] or call the IBA office at 317-770-0970

Station PSAs

Radio Start Run: January 18, 2017 @ 12:00 NoonRadio End Run: February 17, 2017 @ 12:00 NoonTV: Place information on the station’s Community Calendar

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Are you interested in working in Radio or TV? Bring your resume to the Indiana Broadcasters Association Career Fair on Saturday, February 18th at 10 a-m at the five-oh-two East Event Centre in Carmel. Indiana Radio and TV stations from around the state will accept resumes during the one-day event. For more information about the February 18th I-B-A Career, visit Indiana-Broadcasters-dot-ORG.
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: 30 – Student

If you are a student studying media at an Indiana college or university then come to the Indiana Broadcasters Association Career Fair on Saturday, February 18th at 10 a-m starting with a panel discussion on breaking into the broadcasting industry.

Radio and TV stations from across Indiana will accept resumes during the one-day event at the five-oh-two East Event Center in Carmel. More information is available at Indiana-Broadcasters-dot-ORG.

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: 15 – General

Looking for a career in Radio or TV? Attend the Indiana Broadcasters Association Career Fair on Saturday, February 18th at 10 a-m. Bring your resume to the five-oh-two East Event Center in Carmel and meet with Indiana Radio and TV stations. For more information, visit Indiana-Broadcasters-dot-ORG.